Program Description

Activities assigned to this program were consolidated under the Program of Relations between Puerto Rico and other countries.

Program Description

Supports, motivates and solidifies efforts to promote cultural projects at different sectors of Puerto Rico. Is responsible for the registry, archive and dissemination of Proclamations and Executive Orders, historical dates and protocol functions.

Customers

Citizens, civic organizations, private entities and governmental agencies.

Program Description

Directs, administers, supervises and coordinates the activities of the Department. Also counsels the Governor, Secretaries and Chiefs of Agencies in subjects of foreign relations, protocol and other aspects inherent in the functions of the Department. Assists the Secretary on tasks delegated by the Governor and during his role as Interim Governor.

Customers

The Governor, the Secretaries and the Chiefs of Agency, management and operational personnel of the Department of State, organizations of state and municipal government, the press and the public in general.

Program Description

Transferred to the Department of Commerce and Economic Development effective July 1st, 2008 as mandated by Act 73-2008, knows as the Economic Incentive Act for the Development of Puerto Rico. However, the Secretary and his legal department still address some matters related to tax exemptions and Act 135-1997, known as the Economic Incentive Act of 1998.

Program Description

Assits in the formulation and implementation of public policy related to federal affairs. The Office of International Affairs formulates public policy about external affairs while the Office of Economic Exchange coordinates and assists other agencies in promoting Puerto Rico as a competitive economic destination.

Customers

Federal and state agencies, state executive officials and functionaries from visiting countries, the Consular Corps accredited in Puerto Rico, students, athletes and other participants of international sporting events.

Program Description

Processing of exams and emissions of licenses for those professions and occupations regulated by the 23 Examining Boards; the registry of authenticity of signatures of notaries and functionaries who legalize documents to be used outside of Puerto Rico; registry of corporations, passports, registry of brands; the registry of commercial transactions and copies of approved laws, among others.

Customers

Residents of Puerto Rico, visitors and all government entities

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 PROPOSED BUDGET

The proposed consolidated budget for Fiscal Year 2012- 2013, amounts to $11,465,000. This amount includes $5,685,000 from the Joint Resolution General Fund, $1,780,000 from Special Appropriations General Fund and $4,000,000 from State Special Funds.

Operational expenses reflect an increase of $1,613,000, when compared to funds assigned in the fiscal year 2011-2012. Additional funding was assigned for Rent and Utilities. The Payroll category reflects changes due to the implementation of an Early Retirement Incentive Program.

The resources of the Joint Resolution General Fund will allow the Department to meet its duties and obligations. An additional Special Appropriation is included for expenses associated with the Transition Committee, the Oath to Office and the Exit Transition Committee.

State Special Funds will be used for operational expenses and are assigned through the following legislation: Act 170 of August 2, 1988, known as the Sale of Regulations Act; Act 41-1991, known as the Examination Board Act; Act 63-1991, known as the Trademarks Act; Act 75-1992, known as the Commercial Names Act; Act 74 of June 15, 1979, known as the Passport Act; Act 10-1994, known as the Real Estate Act; Act 277 oj July 31, 1974, known as the Real Estate Evaluation Board; Act 96 of July 15, 1988, known as the Intellectual Property Act and Act 208-1995, known as the Commercial Transactions Act.